Advisory Services for Nursery Crop Insurance Program for Subtropical and Temperate Plants
Title:  

Advisory Services for Nursery Crop Insurance Program for Subtropical and Temperate Plants

Agency:  

U.S. Department Of Agriculture

State:  

District of Columbia

NAICS Code:  

541611

Industry:  

Agriculture

Solicitation Type:  

Request for Quotation

Solicitation ID:  

12FPC426Q0017

Open Date:  

3/4/2026

Questions Due Date:  

4/6/2026

Close Date:  

4/15/2026

Project Duration:  

12 months with two possible option years, which translates to 1 year, with a potential extension of 2 years, making it 3 years in total.

Last Updated:  

Description:
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC)/Risk Management Agency (RMA) is seeking advisory services for the Nursery Value Select Pilot Crop Insurance Program for subtropical and temperate plants. The selected contractor will provide advice on nursery issues related to subtropical and temperate plants, attend RMA and nursery industry meetings, aid in large claims, and possess knowledge of the NVS pilot crop insurance program. The contractor must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to providing a quote. The government intends to make one award from this solicitation, and the total duration of the contract shall not exceed three years. • The contractor shall advise, assist, and coordinate with RMA personnel and other interested parties on questions and issues related to nursery plant production practices. • The contractor shall attend RMA and nursery industry meetings as necessary. • The contractor shall aid and participate with RMA personnel in large claims as necessary. • The contractor shall possess knowledge of the NVS pilot crop insurance program to advise and assist RMA in modifications to the nursery program.
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Contact Information:

Jill Craft

jill.craft@usda.gov

(804) 206-3020

Budget Estimate (AI):

$300,000 – $1,200,000

The budget for this opportunity is not explicitly stated in the document. However, considering the scope of work and the fact that it is a labor hour contract, the budget could be estimated based on the hourly rates of the contractor's personnel and the number of hours worked. Assuming an average hourly rate of $100-$200 per hour, and an estimated 1,000 to 2,000 hours of work per year, the total budget for the base year could be in the range of $100,000 to $400,000. With the two possible option years, the total budget could be in the range of $300,000 to $1,200,000. Factors that may influence the likely payment range include the contractor's experience, the complexity of the work, and the government's budget for the project.

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